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Antigua Cup International Youth Tournament Set for July 2026
Young Warriors Football Club has announced the third staging of the Antigua Cup International Youth Tournament, scheduled for July 5–12, 2026, at Buckley's Primary School Playing Field. Registration for both Boys' and Girls' divisions remains open until June 15.
British-Antiguan Whylee O'Brien Earns Combat Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt at 41
Whylee O'Brien, a 41-year-old British-Antiguan from New Winthorpes Village, has earned his Black Belt in Combat Jiu-Jitsu, marking a landmark achievement celebrated by his family and the wider Antiguan community. His accomplishment is being hailed as an inspiration to young people across Antigua and Barbuda.
Five Islands Campus Claims First UWI Games Win in Historic Regional Debut
The UWI Five Islands Campus claimed its first-ever UWI Games victory with a dominant 67-34 basketball win over the Global Campus on Friday, as the Antigua-based institution makes its historic debut at the regional tournament in Trinidad and Tobago.
Four Young Cricketers Depart for UK Clubs Under Antigua Exchange Programme
Four Antiguan and Barbudan cricketers have arrived in the United Kingdom to compete with English club sides as part of the seventh cohort of the Antigua Exchange Programme, a youth development initiative with ties to the country's High Commission in London. The players will spend four months gaining exposure to competitive league cricket across Nottinghamshire and other counties.
Antiguan Cricketer Matthew Miller Shines in England on Pioneering Bede's Scholarship
Antiguan cricketer Matthew Miller has made a striking start to the 2026 season in England as the first recipient of the Antigua and Barbuda–Bede's School cricket scholarship, scoring 463 runs at an average of 66.14 and taking 15 wickets. His progress was observed by Antigua and Barbuda's High Commissioner to the UK, Karen-Mae Hill, who praised his performances as a reflection of the value of sport and education partnerships.
Run in Paradise Marks 10th Anniversary with Biggest Race Yet on May 24, 2026
Run in Paradise marks its 10th anniversary on May 24, 2026, with its biggest staging yet, featuring Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K races drawing local and international participants to Antigua and Barbuda. The milestone event will conclude at the scenic Fort James Beach and includes an expected contingent of around 50 runners from the United States.
Ottos Comprehensive Claims U15 Cricket Title in Thrilling Final
Ottos Comprehensive School has been crowned U15 Cricket Champions after defeating Sir Novelle Richards Academy in an entertaining final that highlighted the strength of youth cricket in Antigua and Barbuda.
Veteran Footballer Georgetta Lewis-Buchanan Eyes ABFA First Vice President Role
Georgetta Lewis-Buchanan, a national footballer and coach with over two decades of experience, has announced her bid for First Vice President of the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association. Her campaign highlights an extensive career spanning international competition, coaching honours, and football administration.
Antiguan Golfer Marquis George Claims Caribbean Optimist Championship Title
Antiguan golfer Marquis George has won first place in the 16–18 category at the Caribbean Optimist Golf Championship in Barbados, drawing praise from Clare Hall Secondary School and supporters at home.
Nayla Martin Finishes Top 5 at German National U13 Fencing Championships
Antiguan fencing prospect Nayla Martin claimed a 5th place individual finish and helped her team to 7th place at the German National U13 Championships in Bielefeld last weekend, competing against 66 of the country's top young fencers. According to Antigua News Room, Martin goes undefeated in the preliminaries and now prepares for the U15 German National Championships this weekend.
All Six CPL Franchises Confirm Breakout Player Retentions Ahead of 2026 Draft
All six Caribbean Premier League franchises have confirmed their mandatory Breakout Player retentions ahead of the 2026 CPL Draft, with the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons securing Joshua James. The draft order and date are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Young Antiguan Swimmers Shatter National Records at Wadadli Invitational
Multiple national records fell at the 10th Wadadli Aquatic Racers Developmental Invitational Swim Meet, with Isabel Nicholas of Wadadli Aquatic Racers breaking five national age group records across the weekend. Vipers Swim Club members Madison MacMillan, Anya DeGannes, and Alessandro Bazzoni also claimed national records at the three-day event.
Antigua and Barbuda Athletes Shine at Caribbean Table Tennis Championships
Antigua and Barbuda athletes Stuti Kashyap and Mekhi Simmons delivered a historic performance at three regional table tennis events in Santo Domingo, with Kashyap claiming multiple gold medals and qualifying for three international competitions in 2026.
IShowSpeed Arrives in Antigua as Carnival Sunday Events Span Multiple Venues
Online personality IShowSpeed has arrived in Antigua and is set to go live at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, as a series of carnival events unfolds across multiple venues including Ffryes Beach, the Northsound International Raceway, and the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Team Antigua and Barbuda Head to St Lucia for ECVA Beach Volleyball Championships
Team Antigua and Barbuda departed Thursday for St Lucia to compete in the 2026 ECVA Beach Volleyball Championships, set to take place from May 1 to 3. Volleyball Antigua and Barbuda has expressed full support for the national squad ahead of the regional tournament.
CG Gunners Clinch 2026 League Championship in Dominant Display
The Max Fernandez CG Gunners have clinched the 2026 League Championship with a dominant performance against the Old Road Daggers, sparking widespread celebrations across the St. John's Rural North community. Sponsor and Minister H. Charles 'Max' Fernandez hailed the victory as a testament to the team's discipline and determination.
Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Hailed as Instant Classic After Four Days of World-Class Racing
Antigua Sailing Week 2026 concluded with four days of world-class racing and Caribbean camaraderie, with Chuck Bayer's Kermode-Grizzly crew aboard Kali claiming the top prize, the Lord Nelson Trophy, after sweeping all four days in CSA Class 1. The reimagined regatta format, combining competitive racing with rally cruising and vibrant shoreside events, has been widely praised as a landmark edition of the historic event.
North Swell and Atlantic Winds Shape Day Two of Antigua Sailing Week 2026
Day two of Antigua Sailing Week 2026 saw the fleet push northward into the open Atlantic, with North Swell and shifting winds producing demanding conditions that tested crews across all classes. Kali claimed back-to-back wins in CSA Class 1, while Contigo took CSA Class 2 honours before sailors celebrated onshore at The Hut at Little Jumby.
Antigua and Barbuda Handball Teams Make Regional Debut at IHF Beach Tournament in St. Kitts
Antigua and Barbuda's national handball teams are making their regional debut at the IHF Beach Handball Tournament in St. Kitts from April 23–26, 2026, marking a significant revival of the sport after nearly a decade of limited activity. The 20-athlete delegation was assembled and trained over roughly two months with support from an IHF Developing Nations grant.
UPP's Pringle Vows Major Sports Complex and Youth Drive at Campaign Rally
UPP candidate Jamale Pringle has pledged to build the Sir Vivian Richards Sports and Entertainment Complex at North Sound if elected, promising an 8,000-seat football stadium, an indoor arena, a track and field facility, and an aquatic centre. The announcement came at a party rally ahead of the April 30 general election, as reported by Antigua News Room.